I HOPE everyone had a good Christmas and New Year. Businesses in town were telling me they were busy which is great. I would particularly like to thank all of our workers and volunteers who gave their time over the Christmas period. ****** WE HAVE just announced a new policy which is going to make it easier…
This is my last column for the year and I would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy New Year. For those working and keeping our community safe over the summer, I thank you. Working together for the past 12 months, we have achieved a lot for Lismore, but…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan recently announced funding for 3 projects to ensure the contribution of our local servicemen and women is appropriately honoured. “It is great to provide over $5,000 through the Saluting Their Service grant program to assist communities in Iluka, South Grafton and Ulmarra commemorate and honour those who have served.”…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan welcomed the Government’s decision to offer interim health workforce scholarships ahead of the launch of a new scholarship program early next year. “This is great news for our local nursing and allied health students,” Mr Hogan said. “The Federal Government is committed to supporting our best and brightest minds…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Corindi Beach-based Life Cell Marine Safety will now turbocharge its expansion plans, thanks to a $370,000 grant from the Coalition Government to help commercialise its new product Life Cell – an innovative marine safety device. “Life Cell Marine Safety has developed an innovative life-saving product but needed financial…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said thousands of jobs will be created throughout the Northern Rivers and Coffs Coast thanks to $1 billion worth of major civil work packages which have gone to tender for the Woolgoolga to Ballina section of the Pacific Highway upgrade. “This is great news for our community,” Mr Hogan…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today congratulated employment agency TURSA for developing a new website designed to help people with a disability find a job. “This is a very user friendly site for people with a disability,” Mr Hogan said. “I congratulate TURSA for their determination to help all local people find work. “All…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the $1 million Woodworking Trade Skills Centre at South Grafton High School – one of six Trade Skills Centres across the Northern Rivers. “It is wonderful to have delivered on this promise. This Woodworking Trade Skills Centre will provide an alternative pathway to employment for students…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Clarence Valley Anglican School in Clarenza will soon have new and improved facilities thanks to a Federal Government grant of almost $400,000. Funding through the Capital Grants Program will go towards the construction of new amenities block with change rooms and locker space and, the removal of current…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Casino Christian School will soon have new $1.2 million science block thanks to a Federal Government grant of more than $840,000. Funding through the Capital Grants Program will go towards construction of new block including a science lab and prep area and a general learning area, as well as…